This equation looks simple, but the order of operations makes all the difference.
The expression is:
7 + 7 − 7 × 0
Multiplication must be completed before addition and subtraction:
7 × 0 = 0
Now the equation becomes:
7 + 7 − 0 = 14
The zero only affects the number multiplied by it—it does not erase the entire expression.
Answer: 14
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